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This is our one weekend-a-month Pottery Apprenticeship.
Studio Arts · One Weekend a Month
Pottery & Ceramics Apprenticeship
Through our apprenticeships, expert Trackers Mentors guide youth and teens in learning at art studios. Our classes are designed for students from beginner to advanced levels. Thanks to our small class sizes, instructors can provide individual attention to each apprentice. Develop the following skills:
Craftsmanship & Form
Craft handmade pottery for your home—bowls, cups, art pieces, and more. Practice shop safety and tool handling. Learn to care for and maintain studio equipment diligently. Delve into various sciences: chemistry, thermodynamics, and beyond!
Art & Design
Master designing in three dimensions, effectively bringing your innovative ideas to life. Explore the fundamentals of sculpture and expressive forms. Paint, glaze, and decorate. Develop your unique personal style as an artist.
Traditional & Modern
Go beyond the basic techniques. Explore a range of traditional pottery styles and engage with modern methods. Gain hands-on experience using both a potter’s wheel and a kiln. Fire your works using ancient and contemporary methods, from outdoor pit fires to our electric kiln.
Our Team
Experienced Trackers Mentors lead this program, fostering creativity through hands-on crafts and projects.
- Expertise in mentoring and Trackers skills.
- Low student-to-guide ratio facilitating personal, team-based learning.
- Background checked with First Aid & CPR certification.
- Trained in program safety and the Trackers Earth curriculum.
Our Place
Our Studio Apprenticeships take place at our Trackers Art Studios where apprentices can explore hands-on arts and crafts. Our locations feature ceramics, photography, woodworking, and blacksmithing studios.
How It Works
Apprenticeships meet one weekend a month from fall to spring, totaling 9 studio days plus Graduation. To offer flexibility, we provide multiple schedule options—choose Morning (AM) or Afternoon (PM) classes.
AM Option · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
PM Option · 1:30–4:30 PM
Tuition
Reserve your spot with a $45 deposit (non-refundable). Remaining tuition is split into ten monthly payments of $68 starting August 31.
Sibling Discount: Enroll two or more siblings for 5% off monthly payments.
Need Financial Help? We offer scholarships ranging from 5% – 15%. Learn More or Apply.
Choose Your Schedule & Time
9 Studio Days
Morning Class · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Afternoon Class · 1:30–4:30 PM
Saturday or Sunday options
+ Graduation · May 8, 2027
Make-Up Days: We understand plans change! Each Apprenticeship includes one make-up day per year. When space allows, your child can join another Apprenticeship. We also offer make-up days for weather-related postponements.
Saturdays
Mornings · Fellowship Earth
Grades 3–5
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 21, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- February 6, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- May 1, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Saturdays
Afternoons · Fellowship Earth
Grades 5–10
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 21, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- February 6, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- May 1, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Saturdays
Mornings · Fellowship Fire
Grades 5–10
- September 19, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- January 16, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- March 13, 2027
- April 17, 2027
- May 15, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Saturdays
Afternoons · Fellowship Fire
Grades 5–10
- September 19, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- January 16, 2027
- February 13, 2027
- March 13, 2027
- April 17, 2027
- May 15, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Sundays
Mornings · Fellowship Fire
Grades 4–6
- September 20, 2026
- October 11, 2026
- November 8, 2026
- December 6, 2026
- January 17, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- March 14, 2027
- April 18, 2027
- May 16, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027
Sundays
Afternoons · Fellowship Fire
Grades 5–10
- September 20, 2026
- October 11, 2026
- November 8, 2026
- December 6, 2026
- January 17, 2027
- February 14, 2027
- March 14, 2027
- April 18, 2027
- May 16, 2027
Graduation · May 8, 2027